Monday, July 21, 2014

Fan Pier Fishing Tournament

Today we set out to Fan Pier for an exciting fishing tournament! The day started and ended with nothing but smiles from us all. This was a great experience, from sailing out on the harbor to fish, to riding on a $1.1 million boat, to actually catching my first fish. This was a great day! There were many winners for awards such as most fish and biggest fish for both boys and girls. Although all of us didn't win a fishing award, we were all winners at the end of the day.

We had a few guests today as well, Red Sox's players Will Middlebrooks and Jackie Bradley Jr. We were surprised by their guest appearances at Fan Pier. We had a chance to talk to them, and get their autographs. They were even surprised at the number of fish we caught and even the sizes of the big ones.

Overall, today was a joyful day. Everyone went home with a new experience. For me it was catching my first fish and riding a boat for the first time. Although we had a good day, like all days it had to come to an end. I just cant wait until the next fishing tournament, where I hope I can be the winner!

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Since 1986, Save the Harbor / Save the Bay has been the driving force behind the transformation of Boston Harbor from one of the dirtiest urban harbors in America to one of the cleanest in the world.

As a result of our advocacy, Boston Harbor has been transformed from a "Harbor of Shame" into a source of recreational, educational and economic opportunity and civic pride. Today the beaches of South Boston are among the cleanest urban beaches in the nation, the Boston Harbor Islands are a National Park, and Boston's waterfront has become a compelling destination for residents and visitors alike.

Working with a broad base of civic, corporate, government, scientific, philanthropic and community partners, Save the Harbor / Save the Bay continues to strengthen the connections between communities and the harbor, and promote the increasingly important impact Boston Harbor has on the region’s economy.

Each year Save the Harbor / Save the Bay runs 2 freeYouth Environmental Education Programs that combine recreation and hands-on education to bring Boston Harbor alive for thousands of Boston area young people. Since 2003, we have connected nearly 250,000 youth and teens to Boston Harbor, the Boston Harbor Islands, our region's public beaches and Boston's waterfront.

Our "Boston Harbor Explorers" program serves thousands of young people at the Courageous Sailing Center in Charlestown, the Piers Park Sailing Center and Constitution Beach in East Boston, DCR's Carson Beach in South Boston, at Community Boating on the Charles River, on Black's Creek in Quincy, and at Camp Harbor View on Long Island and at The Boston Children's Museum.Our"All Access Boston Harbor"program departs weekdays from the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in South Boston, and brings thousands of youth and teens from more than 100 community groups to Georges or Spectacle Island in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park on the Provincetown II.

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We hope we can count on you as we share Boston Harbor with 30,000 young people on 28 free island excursions and at 40 free events and programs on the region's public beaches in 2018.For more information about Save the Harbor/Save the Bay please visit our website at www.savetheharbor.org